Gunn Oscillator and VCO’s
- 7 to 110 GHz Product Range
- Mechanical or electrical frequency tuning
- Low AM & FM NoisePhase Noise
- Excellent frequency stability
- Low cost frequency source for labs & universities
- Optional isolators, voltage regulators, heat sinks
The HGM and HGV series of Gunn Oscillators and VCO’s cover the frequency range from 7 to 110 GHz. A wide variety of designs provides the designer with a solution for most applications to meet application specific requirements. Units are available with either mechanical or electrical tuning with bandwidth matched to the customer’s requirement. Superior frequency and power stability are achieved using cavity design and diode selection. Heaters can be provided to achieve greater frequency stability. Isolators can be provided at the oscillator output to reduce frequency pulling to a minimum.
Gunn oscillators can be used as sources for mixer LO’s, to drive multipliers, transmitters, and radars. Available options include voltage regulators, heaters, isolators, heat sinks, and micrometer tuners.
| Mechanically-Tuned Gunn Oscillators | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waveguide | Center Frequency Range (GHz) | Typical Tuning Range5 (MHz) | Standard Flange | Power Max (mW) (Note 5) | Frequency Stability (MHz/OC) (typ) | Bias Voltage (typ) | Bias Current Amps (typ) |
| WR – 28/22 | 26.5 – 40.0 | 500 | UG-599/U | 50 | -0.9 | 7.0 | 0.4 |
| WR – 22/19 | 40.0 – 45.0 | 500 | UG-599/U | 50 | -0.9 | 5.0 | 0.5 |
| WR – 22/19 | 45.0 – 50.0 | 500 | UG-599/U | 50 | -1.0 | 5.0 | 0.4 |
| WR – 19/15 | 50.0 – 55.0 | 1000 | UG-599/U | 50 | -1.8 | 4.5 | 0.8 |
| WR – 19/15 | 55.0 – 60.0 | 1000 | UG-599/U | 50 | -2.5 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
| WR – 15/12 | 60.0 – 65.0 | 1000 | UG-385/U | 50 | -3.0 | 3.5 | 0.8 |
| WR – 15/12 | 65.0 – 70.0 | 1000 | UG-385/U | 50 | -3.2 | 3.5 | 0.8 |
| WR – 12 | 70.0 – 75.0 | 1000 | UG-387/U | 40 | -3.5 | 3.5 | 0.8 |
| WR – 12/10 | 75.0 – 80.0 | 1000 | UG-387/U-M | 40 | -4.0 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
| WR – 12/10 | 80.0 – 85.0 | 1000 | UG-387/U-M | 40 | -4.0 | 5.0 | 0.8 |
| WR – 12/10 | 85.0 – 90.0 | 1000 | UG-387/U-M | 40 | -4.5 | 5.0 | 0.7 |
| WR – 12/10 | 90.0 – 95.0 | 1000 | UG-387/U-M | 40 | -5.0 | 5.0 | 0.7 |
| WR – 12/10 | 95.0 – 100.0 | 1000 | UG-387/U-M | 10 | -6.0 | 4.0 | 0.7 |
| WR – 12/10 | 100.0 – 110.0 | Consult Factory | UG-387/U-M | Consult Factory | |||
Notes
- Specifications @ 35°C TCASE.. Specifications subject to change without notice.
- Bias current is dependent on output power required.
- Typical capabilities shown, consult factory with exact requirement.\
- For higher output power, refer to specifications for InP Gunn oscillators.
- High output power and wide tuning range are difficult to achieve in the same unit. Please contact factory to discuss your requirements.
| Voltage-Tuned Gunn Oscillators | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waveguide | Frequency Range (GHz) | Typical Tuning Range5 (MHz) | Typical Output Power5 (mW) | Standard Flange | Varactor Tuning (volts) | Typical Frequency Stability (MHz/°C) | Typical Bias Voltage (volts) | Typical Bias Current2 (amps) |
| WR – 28/22 | 26.5 – 40.0 | 500 | 50 | UG-599/U | 0 – 25 | -0.9 | 7.0 | 0.4 |
| WR – 22/19 | 40.0 – 45.0 | 500 | 50 | UG-599/U | 0 – 25 | -1.3 | 5.0 | 0.5 |
| WR – 22/19 | 45.0 – 50.0 | 300 | 20 | UG-599/U | 0 – 25 | -1.3 | 5.0 | 0.4 |
| WR – 19/15 | 50.0 – 55.0 | 1000 | 20 | UG-599/U | 0 – 25 | -1.8 | 4.5 | 0.8 |
| WR – 19/15 | 55.0 – 60.0 | 1000 | 40 | UG-599/U | 0 – 25 | -2.5 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
| WR – 15/12 | 60.0 – 65.0 | 1000 | 40 | UG-385/U | 0 – 25 | -3.0 | 3.5 | 0.8 |
| WR – 15/12 | 65.0 – 70.0 | 750 | 30 | UG-385/U | 0 – 25 | -3.5 | 3.5 | 0.8 |
| WR – 12 | 70.0 – 75.0 | 500 | 20 | UG-387/U | 0 – 25 | -4.0 | 3.5 | 0.8 |
| WR – 12/10 | 75.0 – 80.0 | 500 | 10 | UG-387/U-M | 0 – 25 | -4.5 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
| WR – 12/10 | 80.0 – 85.0 | 500 | 10 | UG-387/U-M | 0 – 25 | -5.0 | 5.0 | 0.8 |
| WR – 12/10 | 85.0 – 90.0 | 500 | 10 | UG-387/U-M | 0 – 25 | -6.0 | 5.0 | 0.7 |
| WR – 12/10 | 90.0 – 95.0 | 500 | 10 | UG-387/U-M | 0 – 25 | -7.0 | 5.0 | 0.7 |
| WR – 12/10 | 95.0 – 100.0 | Consult Factory | Consult Factory | UG-387/U-M | 0 – 25 | -8.0 | 4.0 | 0.7 |
| WR – 12/10 | 100.0 – 110.0 | Consult Factory | Consult Factory | UG-387/U-M | Consult Factory | |||
Notes
- Specifications @ 35°C TCASE.. Specifications subject to change without notice.
- Bias current is dependent on output power required.
- Typical capabilities shown, consult factory with exact requirement.
- For higher output power, refer to specifications for InP Gunn VCOs.
- High output power and wide tuning range are difficult to achieve in the same unit. Please contact factory to discuss your requirements.
| Mechanically-Tuned Gunn Oscillators & Gunn VCOs Wideband or High Power Models | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waveguide | Center Frequency Range (GHz) | Standard Flange | Mechanical Tuning Maximum (Note 5) | Varactor Tuning Maximum (Note 5) | Power Maximum (Note 5) | Frequency Stability (MHz/°C) (typ) | Bias Voltage (typ) | Bias Current (typ) |
| WR – 28 | 30.0 – 40.0 | UG-599/U | 5 GHz | 4 GHz | 400 mW | -2.0 | Consult Factory | Consult Factory |
| WR – 22 | 33.0 – 50.0 | UG-599/U-M | 5 GHz | 4 GHz | 300 mW | -2.5 | Consult Factory | Consult Factory |
| WR – 19 | 40.0 – 60.0 | UG-599/U-M | 5 GHz | 4 GHz | 250 mW | -3.0 | Consult Factory | Consult Factory |
| WR – 15 | 50.0 – 75.0 | UG-385/U | 5 GHz | 4 GHz | 200 mW | -4.0 | Consult Factory | Consult Factory |
| WR – 12 | 60.0 – 90.0 | UG-387/U | 4 GHz | 4 GHz | 100 mW | -4.0 | Consult Factory | Consult Factory |
| WR – 10 | 75.0 – 110.0 | UG-387/U-M | 4 GHz | 4 GHz | 100 mW | -5.0 | Consult Factory | Consult Factory |
Notes
- Specifications @ 35°C TCASE.. Specifications subject to change without notice.
- Contact factory with your requirement.
- Bias current is dependent on output power required.
- Typical capabilities shown, consult factory with exact requirement.
- Maximum power and maximum tuning are not available in the same unit. Please contact factory to discuss your requirements.
- InP oscillator availability and specifications are subject to diode availability.
Requesting Quotes
When requesting a quote for HGM or HGV oscillators, please specify center frequency, tuning bandwidth and output power, as well as any other required specifications. The part number guide below can also be used as a reference for requesting quotes.
Available Options
- I = Isolator
- R = Voltage Regulator
- H = +28 VDC Heater
- MT = Micrometer Frequency Tuner
- HS = Heat Sink
- /383 = UG-383 Flange Option (for WR-22 only)
Downloads (click to download)
Gunn Oscillator and VCO data sheet (includes listing of all available standard models)
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